Right. Nothing happens until the border is secure should be our talking point. Once we get the border secure, then we can discuss what to do with the mass of illegals in the country. That includes those who overstayed their visas and have not returned home.
The Dems and some Reps are holding border security hostage to amnesty. In fact, most Reps want an increase in guest workers and would be willing to trade amnesty for more guest workers. Border security is really a distraction in many ways.
There will be no border security bill without other things attached. If the GOP position is that nothing will be done with the illegals until the border is secured, they are already signaling that they will make a deal on legalization. And depending on how long it takes to secure the border, what do you do in terms of enforcement? Do you continue to deport illegals? Are they allowed to stay while the border is secured?